FTT Accident Procedures

Question 1

What must a driver do after being involved in a road accident in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

Stop immediately, render assistance, exchange particulars with other parties, and report to the police if required

Answer

Leave the scene if no one is injured

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Call their insurance company first

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Move the vehicle immediately regardless of injuries

Question 2

Within what timeframe must a traffic accident be reported to the police in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

Within 24 hours

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Within 1 hour

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Within 7 days

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Only if someone is injured

Question 3

What should a driver do if someone is injured in a traffic accident in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

Call 995 for an ambulance, provide first aid if trained, do not move the injured person unless there is immediate danger

Answer

Move the injured person immediately

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Wait for the police to arrive before doing anything

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Take photographs before helping

Question 4

What details must be exchanged between drivers after a traffic accident in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

Name, NRIC/FIN, driving licence number, vehicle registration number, and insurance company details

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Only phone numbers

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Only vehicle registration numbers

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No details need to be exchanged

Question 5

Is it an offence to leave the scene of an accident without stopping in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is a serious offence (hit-and-run) punishable by fine, imprisonment, and licence disqualification

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No, if you were not at fault

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Only if someone is injured

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Only if police are present

Question 6

Where can a driver make a traffic accident report in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

At any police station or online through the Traffic Police e-services portal within 24 hours

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Only at the accident scene

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Only at the Traffic Police headquarters

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Only by calling 999